Beyond the Spectrum: A Parent Advocacy & A Student's Voice
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we sat down for a heartfelt conversation with two voices from the autism community. Join us for this discussion with Kenya Curtis, a parent advocate who’s dedicated to creating inclusive spaces, and Matthew Greene, a playwright, author, and college student with autism who shares his lived experiences navigating academia, identity, and self-advocacy.
🎧 In this episode:
We discuss the challenges and triumphs of life on the spectrum in education and the community. We also tackle
actionable ways to support autistic individuals and families
This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to listen, learn, and lead with compassion.
To contact Kenya for parent coaching and support, reach her via email at kenyacurtis@gmail.com
Matthew is also the co-author of "Anthony's Red Cape", a children's book about autism. You may reach him on IG @mr.ashykneecxps_
Anthony's Red Cape may be purchased on Amazon or via mkpublishing.org
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Kenya L Curtis
A-Mom and Parent Ability Coach
A devoted wife and proud mother of three, Kenya Curtis is a Georgia-based creative with a heart for helping others. As an A-Mom and passionate advocate for individuals with special abilities, she dedicates her life to empowering families through empathy, encouragement, and education. A Parent Ability Support Coach and homeschooling parent, she offers guidance rooted in experience, compassion, and a deep understanding of diverse needs—always choosing to support, never to judge. Her mission is to uplift, connect, and inspire others on their unique parenting journeys.
Matthew James Greene
Student/Author/Environmentalist
Matthew Greene is the co-author of "Anthony’s Red Cape" and a passionate advocate for environmental justice. A junior at Savannah State University majoring in Environmental Science (Class of 2026), Matthew is an accomplished playwright with four original plays and a dedicated actor. He serves as a research assistant to two professors, contributing to critical studies on the impact of human encroachment on coastal ecosystems and communities—work he has presented at multiple academic conferences. Matthew is an active member of the STEM Volunteer Club, offering STEM-based service to the Savannah community, and he previously interned with the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance as an Environmental Educator.
